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Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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Modi’s ‘liberalised and accelerated’ vaccination drive is neither liberalised nor accelerated
Turns out, the government was just dangling carrots in front of the hopeful by opening the vaccination drive to those aged 18-45.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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Besides TikTok, these are the Chinese apps that Indian intelligence agencies want banned
Some of these apps are major contributors to India’s virtual economy.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com & Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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For India’s $200-billion IT industry, what does a post-lockdown future look like?
Nasscom Senior Vice-President Sangeeta Gupta on whether work-from-home is here to stay.
Sangeeta Tanwar, qz.com & Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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For many of India’s teachers, online classes amid lockdown have been an awful experience
Students have been logging in with fake names and locking teachers out of video calls.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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Social distancing from house help is exposing the sexism in Indian families
In the absence of domestic help, the work of many women has doubled at home.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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What Shopclues’ sale for a pittance tells us about Indian e-commerce
‘Indian e-commerce was in a bubble in 2015-’16. There is a correction of sorts going on.’
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Teenager’s electrocution: The litany of complaints against OYO Rooms just got a lot more serious
The start-up may have raised over $1 billion in investments but that hasn’t improved the experiences of its guests.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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As India’s tech industry evolves, women will have an edge over men
Nasscom’s first female president Debjani Ghosh explains why it’s no longer enough techies to possess conventional skill-sets.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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VG Siddhartha’s legacy: With Coffee Day, he gave youngsters an affordable place to date and hang out
In Bengaluru, Café Coffee Days are an inherent part of the startup culture.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
The Reel
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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The nuts and bolts of what has made Urban Ladder a successful online furniture retailer
A conversation with the company’s founder and CEO Ashish Goel.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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For its first start-up investment in India, why has Facebook chosen a four-year-old company?
The tech giant has picked a minority stake in Meesho, a commerce app that connects small sellers with customers on social media platforms.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com & Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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#ShutdownIndia: Why India’s startup industry is angry with the Modi government
Their concerns follow a series of incidents, including the slapping of tax notices on startups and freezing of their bank accounts.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
The Field
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day